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BREAKING NEWS
‘I did that on purpose': Video shows suspect ramming stopped Ill. patrol car because he ‘hated cops’
The suspect, who admitted to having consumed alcohol and marijuana, was charged with aggravated assault for endangering the Fairview Heights PD officer, among other charges
“I was given so much blood when I went through my surgeries that I felt compelled to give to others as it was given to me,” Waxahachie Officer James Taylor said
The crash, involving Maryville motorcyce Officer Justin Brown and a Tennessee state trooper in a cruiser, occurred while the officers were supporting Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade
The Trump administration sued the city of Rochester after Mayor Malik Evans said local police officers who had aided U.S. Border Patrol agents at a traffic stop violated city policy
The suspect barricaded himself for hours after fatally wounding Vivian Police Officer Marc Brock
Three Osage County deputies and a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper were wounded in the shooting; the 22-year-old suspect was killed at the scene
The trooper’s actions at Kyle Field during the Texas A&M Aggies vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game are under review by the Office of Inspector General
K-9 Igo “made short work of the fleeing suspect,” taking him down and allowing deputies to handcuff the suspect, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
Twenty probationary troopers, all of whom just successfully completed field training, received the first of the agency’s new-look Durangos.
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Case makes for strange bedfellows, uniting the ACLU with gun groups, albeit for different reasons
If an agency has a serious mishap in a live-fire shoot house environment, it will likely set their shoot house training program back several years
Breaking down the roles of police, fire and EMS when responding to a major traffic incident
Though relatively rare, hostage situations are a reality of policing, and the life you’re asked to save may be that of a child
Case law provides public employers with precedent to dismiss employees whose personal associations are deemed antagonistic to the employer’s mission and integrity
When does a public employee’s First Amendment rights give way to an employer’s right to suspend or terminate the employee?
PRODUCT NEWS
Unveils Exterro remote mobile discovery solution to enable legal, e-discovery and forensic teams to remotely collect and review mobile phone data without an agent
Designed for comfort and durability, FlexShield offers a lightweight, uniform-friendly alternative to metal badges—ideal for polos, MOLLE gear, and vests.
Active911 has teamed up with PRYME to enhance emergency communications for first responders by enabling seamless communication between radios and cellphones during critical situations
Law enacted in 2024 sets strict call-transfer limits for Utah’s 911 centers; firm’s subject-matter experts are assessing Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communication Center’s ability to comply now and in the future
Following Gov. Youngkin’s November announcement, early adopter program launches in Virginia, highly anticipated defense tech drones, body cameras, AI integration, and international expansion to follow
Flock also underscores its commitment to an open public safety technology ecosystem by providing core software APIs at no cost to law enforcement customers
NicheRMS replaces an outdated law enforcement system that is no longer supported
Havis offers two purpose-built angled console options for the Dodge Durango Pursuit
“Our highest-quality fixed-camera system can now be powered by a solar panel, making it possible to install almost anywhere,” said Insight LPR Chief Executive Officer John Nethery
Revolutionizing digital investigations with Penlink’s advanced solution